All articles by Douglas Blakey

Douglas Blakey

CFPB flags up consumer frustrations with credit card rewards programmes

Customer complains relate to losing benefits to devaluation, limited redemption opportunities and vague or hidden terms and conditions

Pomelo and Thunes partner to drive innovation in cross-border finance

Strategic partnership features new credit-based digital wallet solution

Mastercard JV switches first domestic transaction in China

The start of payments processing in China represents a significant milestone for Mastercard

Payment cards dominate e-commerce payments in New Zealand with 57% share, reveals GlobalData

A robust technology infrastructure and key online shopping events contribute to robust growth in e-commerce

The evolution of one-click payments – revolutionising sales dynamics

Elena Bazhenova offers a unique perspective on the transformative power of a simple yet impactful feature that has transformed the way the world does business

Paytech’s role in converting abandoned carts into completed purchases

Payment solutions with automation and smart features, like payment reminders, personal shopping with a card on file, and automated chase paths for failed transactions, significantly boost payment success writes Donal McGuinness

Royal Bank of Canada partners with Toronto Regional Real Estate Board

Collaboration brings digital payment solutions to the Canadian real estate industry

Consumers cash in on gift cards and loyalty programmes

The ongoing integration of loyalty and gift card programmes is enabling US consumers to access more incentives and rewards from their favourite brands reports Fiserv

IDEX Biometrics brings biometric cards to market with large smart card manufacturer in South Asia

Partnership will help accelerate biometric payment and access cards as the go-to-market in South Asia

DataMesh teams up with Visa

Collaboration aims to enhance the card acceptance payment experience, making transactions more seamless for merchants and consumers alike